Grundrente
dieNounbasic pension; base pension.
English translations
- 01
basic pension
- 02
guaranteed minimum pension
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Grundrente ist eine staatliche Leistung, die Rentnern mit geringem Einkommen zugute kommt, um ihre Rente aufzustocken.
- English meaning
- The basic pension is a government benefit that benefits pensioners with low incomes to supplement their pension.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Viele Rentner sind auf die Grundrente angewiesen, um ihren Lebensstandard zu sichern.
- English example
- Many pensioners rely on the basic pension to secure their standard of living.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Grundrente
- Plural Form
- die Grundrenten
Related words
- Bodenrente
Land rent
Example sentences with “Grundrente”
Die Grundrente soll Altersarmut verhindern. (The basic pension is intended to prevent old-age poverty.)
Frequently asked questions
What does Grundrente mean in German politics?
It refers to a social policy measure in Germany that provides a pension supplement to people with long insurance periods but low earnings.